BRUSSELS – There’s no better way to tap into the pulse of a city than to delve into its nightlife. As many night owls in Brussels will attest, the Mirano club has served as the cornerstone of the city’s after dark culture since the big bands swung in the 1930s. But even the most iconic […]

HUNTINGTON, IN – Walk down North Jefferson Street in the historic district of Indiana’s “Lime City” and it’s easy to become lost in time. Huntington earned its nickname because at one time it was a center of limestone production, and the stately homes on Jefferson Street, many of which date back to the 1840s, bear […]

BALTIMORE, MD – Traditional boundaries that used to separate different media are fading away like lines in the sand in today’s digital age. Case in point: For many forward-looking stations, it’s no longer enough simply to play hit songs; they also have to show live performances that are available to young (and young at heart) […]

St Andrews, Scotland – The University of St Andrews is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the world, with Nobel Laureates, ambassadors and Prince William counted among its alumni. A familiar landmark at this renowned school is the Students’ Union of St Andrews, founded in 1885 to give support […]

PRATT, KS – When the Miss Kansas 2015 pageant ended, the crew from Douglas Production Group received an unexpected surprise. The crew from The Texas Tenors, who performed at the event, left a note praising the show’s lighting director. For Kirk Longhofer, General Manager of DPG, it was not only flattering, it also represented validation […]

LANCASTER, UK – Graduation balls are a tradition in the United Kingdom, providing college students with the most memorable black tie event of their school years. When Lancaster University – one of the UK’s top 10 universities -approached local event management and production specialists Arranpaul Audio with the task of supplying, designing and executing the […]

SEATTLE – The Emerald City is known for a lot of cool things, from Starbucks to guitarists like Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain. Judging from the sellout crowds jamming into Parlor Live every weekend, another entry will soon be added to this list – comedy. Carved out of a space in a high-rise that was […]

McAllen, TX – The Baptist Temple of McAllen opens its doors and hearts to all. This much is evident in the welcoming section of its website, which declares, “We are teachers, lawyers, bookbinders, skateboarders, painters, musicians, and bikers…” It’s also plain to see on the church’s large stage, which bustles with energy during services, thanks […]